6 Easy-To-Try Cheap Face Mask Treatment For Healthy Skin At Home

Pampering yourself with a face mask treatment is one of the fastest routes toward a healthy, youthful complexion. But you don’t need to spend a fortune on treatment at a beauty salon or even to buy overpriced skin care products from your local drugstore.

Homemade face masks are just as effective while being completely natural, and you can customize them to suit your needs.

Whatever type of skin you have, there’s DIY face mask to fit. Here are just six easy-to-try ideas for different kinds of complexion.

Normal Skin

To cleanse and nourish normal skin while also boosting circulation for increased suppleness, mix one part of warmed honey to two parts of freshly-squeezed and served orange juice. It’s safe to add a few drops of any essential oils you’re fond of, such as lavender, which works against pimples and acne breakouts.

Dry Skin

Dry skin is more prone to wrinkling and a papery texture, which can quickly tum flaky. It can also lead to itchiness and dermatitis if left unchecked.

Give your dry skin a helping hand towards perfect health by mashing an over-ripe banana into a mixture of raw honey and live yogurt.

The banana provides nutrients, and the yogurt gently cleanses and soothes inflammation and cracking.

Oily Skin

Oily skin traps dust and grime from the air, increasing the risk and severity of acne breakouts, pimples, and blackheads. For a smoother, clearer complexion, mix fine oatmeal with raw honey and a squirt of lemon juice to make a creamy paste.

Acne-Prone Skin

Although acne often goes hand in hand with oily skin, breakouts are prompted by underlying bacteria, which regular soap does little to remove.

Mix a little ground cinnamon powder into natural honey and add a few drops of aloe vera oil or gel.

The honey and cinnamon combination reduces bacterial and fungal infections, while the aloe vera soothes swelling and helps to heal pimples without scarring.

Aging Skin

A mask made from pulped avocado, wheatgrass juice, and organic live yogurt will transfer powerful anti-aging agents to your skin. The avocado is packed with oleic acid, which strengthens your skin’s foundations, increasing suppleness and reducing lining.

The wheatgrass supplies vitamins A and E to nourish and rejuvenate the upper dermal layer. Lastly, the lactic acid in the live yogurt helps your skin to shed dead cells, leaving your complexion smoother and younger-looking.

Puffy, Blotched Skin

If your skin is puffy and marked by red blotches, a combination of green tea, oatmeal, and honey can come to the rescue.

The tea has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to calm angry skin, the honey nourishes and moisturizes, and the oatmeal shrinks swollen pores and veins to lock the moisture in.

How to Use These Face Masks

Whichever mask you use, first wash your face thoroughly with mild soap and warm water. Pat gently dry with a clean towel – avoid rubbing, as this will open up your chin and wait for a few moments.

If you feel any stinging, wipe the mixture off immediately, and apply a little aloe vera moisturizer to stop the reaction.

If all is well, you can continue to apply the mask across your face. Leave for between ten minutes and half an hour before rinsing off with warm water and a fresh cloth.

Never let the mask dry on your skin, as this can cause wrinkling and can also leave traces behind in your pores even after rinsing.

All these masks are safe to use daily, but to enjoy the benefits without putting your skin under too much stress, two or three times a week is a deal.

About Kristie Leong M.D.

I'm a family practice physician with a strong interest in preventive medicine. I trained at the Medical College of Virginia where I earned a medical degree (M.D.) and a master's degree after graduating with a double bachelor's degree in biology and psychology.My philosophy? Strive to be fit and fabulous at any age! I show people how to do that through my writing. Read more about me here.